When I was in high school, I started martial arts. The teacher we had tried to impress upon us the importance of meditating.
Home Is Where The Pride Is.
A lot can be said about families. We are born into one that is based on genetics and blood. Born into a family that is supposed to love you unconditionally. However, we know that is not always the truth. As LGBTQ, many of us learn to adopt a family. And this family is then made … Continue reading Home Is Where The Pride Is.
Truth About Body Image
If you have read my blog before, you know I try very hard to be body positive and sex positive. I believe that is how we, as humans, should interact with our world. To not be ashamed of the things that all people do or have. Every body is beautiful in it's own right. Every … Continue reading Truth About Body Image
A Helping Hand
The world has changed a lot since Covid has descended upon it. We are still trying to get used to the ideas of social distancing and wearing masks. Our past times have changed, as well. Gone are the days of going out to the bars in large groups and drinking until the wee hours of … Continue reading A Helping Hand
What Is The Definition of Beauty
When we think about the kind of men we're attracted to people like Chris Hemsworth, Idras Alba, or Henry Cavill come to mind. Rock hard abs, sculpted bodies with zero percent body fat, perfect teeth, and impeccable looks. From our youth, we're bombarded with what's considered beauty. Our minds are shaped by images in magazines, … Continue reading What Is The Definition of Beauty
Mask of Masculinity
As children, we are set upon a path to adulthood. Boys are taught to become men and girls are taught to become women. We are told these are immutable characteristics, it is what is expected of us. This is the normal way of things. Men are taught to hide their emotions away from the world, … Continue reading Mask of Masculinity
The Temple of the Body
It is an old trope, gay men are repulsed by vaginas, and lesbians are fueled to rage at the thought of a penis. But is this actually the truth or some outdated mindset of a bygone era that promoted sexist ideals. How much of this hearkens to a past post about what is "normal." I … Continue reading The Temple of the Body
The Process of Fitting In.
Each one of us, who stand out, have heard it time and again, in one form or fashion. "Why don't you just try to fit in? It would be so much easier." It's like we, ourselves, have never come to this conclusion. Sometimes our differences are so obvious that we cannot just fit in. Other … Continue reading The Process of Fitting In.
What Is A “Normal” Gay?
Ok, ok, before you start into me this picture does not represent my personal viewpoints in any way! We have all heard people say this before and I cannot tell you how much using "normal" really irritates me. Its a term that has become thrown around a lot more recently. I have seen it as … Continue reading What Is A “Normal” Gay?
Your Gay Manual
Wouldn't it be great if we were given a manual when we came to terms with being LGBTQ? https://youtu.be/0IwFdmQaNDY
Gay in the CLE 